As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit. ...
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Teenager among first to be executed over Iran’s anti-government protestsTeenager among first to be executed over Iran’s anti-government protests
Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran’s national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say. ...
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports sayDenmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say
Denmark’s public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela’s leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland. ...
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oilUS considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy. ...
Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait – who is getting through?Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait – who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify. ...
Netanyahu says Israel ‘acted alone’ in attack on Iranian gas fieldNetanyahu says Israel ‘acted alone’ in attack on Iranian gas field
Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks. ...
Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump’s post after gas field attacksAre US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump’s post after gas field attacks
What does Trump’s Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment? ...
Bank of England ‘ready to act’ as it warns Iran war ‘shock’ will push up inflationBank of England ‘ready to act’ as it warns Iran war ‘shock’ will push up inflation
Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs. ...
Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump’s post after gas field attacksAre US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump’s post after gas field attacks
What does Trump’s Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment? ...
US messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breachesUS messageboard 4Chan mocks £520,000 fine for UK online safety breaches
The fine includes £450,000 for lack of age checks to prevent children from seeing pornography. ...